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I know I am probably odd but I love painting walls. I am not so great at the masking and taping but the painting? That I can do!
Walls need painting somewhat regularly in most cases. Maybe if you don't have kids you can go for five to ten years or so. Eventually that wall is going to look like it is begging for a coat of paint. Paint is expensive especially if you are using the 0 VOC variety of paint. Do you let the wall go a little longer or do you give in, bite the checkbook, and paint?
You May Not Need to Paint
You will be happy to know that you may not need to paint those walls. Washing walls can often make them look like they have been freshly painted. In fact, washing the walls once or twice a year can make a huge difference in how your house looks. It does take a little bit of time but if it means you can go for ten years between paint jobs it is a great time investment, right?
What You Will Need to Wash Your Walls
- Cleaner
- White rags
- Two buckets of warm water
- Ladder
- A free weekend
How To Wash Walls
- Start in top left corner and work in three foot by three foot sections.
- Work from top to the bottom.
- Wash a section with the cleaning solution and then rinse with water from the clear water bucket.
- Change the water frequently as it starts to discolor or get soapy.
- Always test wash an area of the wall that is not easily seen to be sure that the paint is washable.
That's it.
Brightening the House
By washing the walls regularly you will be able to keep the paint looking fresh and your home smelling and looking clean. The longer you can go between painting the more money you can save and the more you are keeping toxins out of the environment.
More ideas for going green at home:
How to Go Green:Home Heating
8 Ways Going Green Will Save You Money
How to Go Green: Home Buying
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